Olive Garden’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken

We had some friends come up for dinner tonight, I wanted to make something special and normally resort to pasta, tonight was no exception. We tried this recipe and it was enjoyed by everyone. I made was garlic breadsticks to go with it and it was the perfect meal for our movie night.

I doubled the sauce recipe and only used 4 chicken breasts. My only complaint was the recipe called for dipping in bread crumbs then milk then breadcrumbs, this seemed to make it a little too moist. Next time I will only do one time which I normally do for chicken parmesan.

Olive Garden Parmesan Crusted Chicken (From: Recipezaar)

• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (I used panko)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup kraft parmesan cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 6 slices chicken breasts , 1/2 inch thick (chicken tenders)
• vegetable oil (frying)
• 2 cups dry bow tie pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 1/2 cup white wine (I used chicken broth)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup half and half
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon basil leaves
• 3/4 cup mild asiago cheese (finely grated)

Garnish

• 4 broccoli florets (lightly steamed)
• 2 white mushrooms (quartered lightly steamed)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

Wash and drain chicken strips.

Mix breadcrumbs, flour, and Parmesan cheese together.

Place milk in dish for dipping.

Dip chicken in breadcrumb mixture and then in milk and then back in breadcrumbs.

Place in fry pan in which oil has been heated and fry at medium to medium low temperature until golden.

Remove and drain chicken.

In a saucepan on medium heat, melt butter, add olive oil.

Whisk in flour until mixture is blended.

Quickly add garlic, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt stir well.

Add wine and blend.

Immediately add half and half and sour cream stir.

When mixture is smooth add grated cheese stir until melted.

Finally sprinkle fresh basil in the sauce and stir lightly and remove from heat.

Place 2 cups pasta in individual a pasta dish.

Spoon about 1/2- 3/4 cup sauce over pasta, add broccoli and mushrooms.

Place Parmesan Chicken on pasta and sprinkle red crushed pepper and add grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Tagged as: Chicken, Pasta, Veggies